“No wearing white after Labor Day.” Its a rule that every man and woman has heard at some point in their life regardless of how little they may actually pay attention to style. But does it still hold up as a rule today?
Category: Clothing
Common Style Mistakes Grooms Make at their Wedding
Its a feeling we all know. Looking back at old pictures of ourselves and thinking “What the heck was I thinking when I wore that??” Sure, there’s a certain amount of fun to be had in it when you look at random pictures of your past, but that’s not what you want to focus on when you pull out your wedding photo album to reminisce.
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A Basic Guide to Tartan Plaid
“Tartan plaid.” This is a phrase you are likely familiar with if you have ever spent any time looking into what colors or patterns are popular during the fall and winter seasons.
Jacket Venting
When looking around for a suit jacket, most men are only concerned with the detailing on the front of the jacket; the lapels, pocketing, number of buttons, and so on. But its important to pay attention to the back of the jacket too even though there is much less to consider here: the venting.
Spring and Summer Fabrics
Sporting the right fabrics for the right season will make a tremendous difference in your comfort level. Wearing shorts and a t-shirt isn’t the only way to stay cool during the hot months (and it certainly isn’t the best looking). In fact, making a few wise fabric choices will keep you looking and feeling fresh even if you decide a full suit will be your theme for the day.
Tailored, not Tight
The 2010’s saw wearing your clothes too tightly as what was fashionable. Its almost the antithesis of the baggy, loose clothing trend of the 90’s. While we’ve been slowly progressing away from the tight fad in the latter years of the decade, there’s enough evidence to suggest that in 2020 there are still many men who believe that tight clothing is correct clothing.
Common Style Mistakes and Misconceptions
The world of menswear can be a confusing one. There seems to be a lot of rules and regulations on something as simple as wearing clothes. Truthfully, some of these rules are obsolete while others are still considered solid guidance. Where do these rules come from and why do they apply? Who’s got the time to look up what’s appropriate every time you need to head out the door?
Gangster Gravitas
It’s the 20’s again folks.
From flappers with feathers to suffrage and progress, prohibition and protests to bootlegging and speakeasy’s… The 1920’s, glamorized in countless media, is a decade that has rightfully earned its space in the culture of the American mind. Part of that space belongs to none other than the early 20th century gangster.
The Odd Jacket
Simply put, an odd jacket is any jacket that is paired with unmatched trousers. This is typically done by using different colors, however, it can also be done with a combination of colors, patterns, or fabrics. Most people would be familiar with odd jackets as blazers or sport coats. These terms are more specific types of odd jackets which I will cover in a later post.